Gilt Games

Mid-20th century Modern polished brass mechanical bridge score counter, United Kingdom By: unknown Material: brass, copper, zinc, metal, bakelite, paint, enamel, glass, plastic, syn...

This stunning malachite backgammon set is almost certainly one-of-a-kind. Handcrafted of malachite, gilt brass and dyed leather, the favorite household game takes a luxurious form in this exquisite objet d’art. The backgammon board is cleverly concealed by two covers featuring exceptional Russian malachite. Its green swirls are resplendently elevated by intricate acanthus leaf ornamentation. The box opens to reveal the gameboard made of perfectly cut original red, black and green leather inlay. Exceptional and functional, the backgammon board is the epitome of fine French recreation. Beyond the stunning materials and craftsmanship employed in its construction, this game set is further distinguished by its illustrious provenance. A testament to its immense beauty, exquisite craftsmanship and rarity, the backgammon board was acquired and loved by Sir Arthur and Rosalie Gilbert, among the 20th century’s most renowned philanthropists and art collectors. The couple made their fortune in the plastic, clothier and fashion industries. After retiring at the young age of 35, the couple went on to amass one of the world’s most extensive collections of fine and decorative art. The Gilberts’ collection, most of which was bequeathed to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London at their passing, celebrates some of the most astonishing items ever made, including objects crafted for Napoleon Bonaparte, Frederick the Great and William Beckford. 20th century 4" high x 14 7/8" wide x 23 1/2" deep Provenance: Private Collection of Sir Albert Gilbert...

A lovely near-antique playing card box decorated with embossed painted playing cards and gold scroll motifs. Box includes two complete gilt-ed...

Impressive Sterling Silver Chess Board and Silver Plated Medieval Style Chess Set. The chess board, made by Arval Argenti Valenza, was made in white and green marble and is supported by a STERLING SILVER frame made with the casting method and finished with a chisel, subsequently burnished and reproducing the bricks of a wall of a fortress. This "frame" is supported at the four corners by four two tone, burnished and 24kt gold finished STERLING SILVER towers...

Brass chess board and chess game made with the ancient casting technique. After casting, the finish was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-carat gold plating. The figures are in Florentine medieval style then painted with antioxidant treatment using a special transparent lacquer. The two-tone mirrored glass chess top which highlights the high quality of execution. Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war. A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses. Made entirely by hand in the artisan workshop of piero Benzoni...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver and silver gilt chess set; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection This exceptional vintage cast sterling silver chess set...

Sterling silver bi-color chessboard and chess game in medieval style. The chessboard is in molten silver with blue lapis and white color marble on four horses Total 10,000 grams.

A pretty Chinese Export gilt and lacquered shaped and fitted games box, the interior with 4 covered lacquer boxes and 8 decorated lacquer trays as ...